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Fulton School Budget Approved by District Voters

May 15, 2018 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton City School District qualified voters showed up to vote on the district’s proposed 2018-2019 budget, three open seats on the board of education, and a proposition to approve the purchase of two passenger vans. Unofficial results show the $71,992,850 budget was approved by voters with 340 votes in favor and 142 against, several hundred fewer voters than the previous year. Two newcomers and one incumbent have secured three available seats on the district’s board of education.

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Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Sandy Creek

May 15, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (May 15) that a gray fox has tested positive for rabies in the town of Sandy Creek. This is the second rabid animal confirmed this year in Oswego County. It was reported last week that the fox attacked three people in the vicinity of Snyder Road and County Route 15. Those who were exposed are receiving post-contact rabies treatments.

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Fulton Police Joins Click It or Ticket To Crack Down on Seat Belt Use – Especially at Night

May 15, 2018 Contributor

The city of Fulton Police Department will join local and national law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates all across the country for the 2018 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization, May 21 through June 3. During the mobilization, officers will be cracking down on motorists who fail to wear their seat belts, both during the day and night.

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Mayor Billy Barlow recognizes Nicholas J. Little for receiving the 2018 Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award from New York State.

Oswego Council Honors Firefighter, Teacher

May 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Firefighter Sean O’Gorman, who was recently cited by New York Senator Patty Ritchie for saving the lives of two distressed teen-age swimmers, received the first “Mayor’s Award” from Mayor Billy Barlow. Also recognized was Nicholas J. Little, a teacher at Fitzhugh Park Elementary School in Oswego for receiving the 2018 Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award from New York State. It was the only award in Oswego County.

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Fulton Block Builders Reach Goal, Awarded $100,000 from Shineman Foundation

May 14, 2018 Contributor

WE DID IT, FULTON! Local businesses and individuals have taken the Fulton Block Builders (FBB) over their fundraising goal and allowed it to once again receive a $100,000 award from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation!

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Oswego's 2018 Independence Day Parade will celebrate 'Hometown Pride.'

Mayor Barlow Announces 2018 4th of July Independence Day Celebration

May 14, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (May 14) the schedule and list of activities for the 2018 4th of July Independence Day Celebration in Oswego. He also announced the opening of parade participation applications and encouraged local organizations to participate in the parade as the theme this year will be “Hometown Pride.” The Independence Day Parade will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, along State Route 104 from Oswego High School to Fort Ontario.

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County Offers Help for Replacing Septic Systems in Environmentally Sensitive Areas Along Lake Ontario Shoreline

May 14, 2018 Contributor

Oswego County homeowners and small business owners who have failing or septic systems that do not meet today’s standards and are in environmentally-sensitive areas may be eligible for assistance through the New York State Septic System Replacement Program. The program is administered by the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.

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Paul Forestiere II talks to the students about Cooperative Extension and county government.

County Hosts Student ‘Legislators’

May 13, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Students, representing schools from all across the county, recently sat with the legislators and took an active role in the recent legislature meeting. Prior to that they visited other facets of county government and had a chance to debate and vote on their own ‘resolution.’

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Cuomo Announces $23.6 Million To Increase Housing Opportunities In CNY

May 13, 2018 Contributor

Among the awards announced for Central New York are:
$10.9 million for Harbor View Square, Oswego.
And, Fight Homelessness with Supportive Housing in Scriba, Oswego County

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Polling Sites Listed For May 15 Oswego Budget, Board Member Vote

May 13, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Residents of the Oswego City School District will go to the polls Tuesday at four polling sites.

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